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Rule Title: Remediable Tasks Delegable to Dental Assistants
Department: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH    Add to MyFLRules Favorites
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Division: Board of Dentistry
Chapter: REMEDIABLE TASKS DELEGABLE TO DENTAL HYGIENISTS AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

VIEW_RULE Effective Date: 4/26/2026
History Notes: Rulemaking Authority 466.004, 466.024 FS. Law Implemented 466.024 FS. History–New 1-18-89, Amended 11-16-89, 3-25-90, 9-5-91, 2-1-93, Formerly 21G-16.005, Amended 3-30-94, Formerly 61F5-16.005, Amended 1-9-95, 9-27-95, 6-12-97, Formerly 59Q-16.005, Amended 1-8-01, 4-22-03, 7-13-05, 3-24-08, 4-26-26.
References in this version: No reference(s).
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
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64B5-16.005
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PURPOSE AND EFFECT: For 64B5-16.005 – The Board proposes a rule amendment to remove, update and clarify additional language. For 64B5-16.006 - The Board propose a rule amendment to delegate to dental hygienists the authority .... 31382912 9/17/2026
Vol. 52/181
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64B5-16.005
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The Board purpose the rule amendment to delegate to dental assistants and dental hygienist the authority to use lasers under certain circumstances and for limited purposes. 31375443 9/16/2026
Vol. 52/180